Keep in mind they're not getting the drivers for $100, They're an OEM but PE is selling them so they're getting them for much cheaper, same w/ their crossover components and cabinets.
I will say tho Erin's review is out now and it doesnt look great, I think PE/Dayton could have done a better...
Tho the 7" one seems to be hugely differing in distortion compared to the 5.5" version used in the OPAL-1. Seems like the larger 7" one is significantly worse, Not sure why the difference is so significant, they're not purifi levels of low but the 5.5" is still quite good.
Test Bench: The...
Matt Phillips is the lab tech @Parts Express posted this. Seems like there aren't any issues w/ the driver sealing & the pinholes. Anyone own a Epique driver care to comment? Supposedly the clear resin should be creating a proper seal on the cone. Another Parts Express employee also posted a...
I'm guessing its cause the enclosure is really smol~ Theres other speakers like buchardt s400 mk2 that measure similarly in bass extension but have much more normal sensativity, but then again they cost almost 3x. Ultimaitely i think the product might be a demo product to show the capabilities...
Interestingly its 2024 now and they were supposed to happen over kickstarter a while back in 2019 but it never fully got funding. Now on the site it says coming winter 2023, and idk if anyone bought a pair if they've started shipping but its Spring 2024. Seems like a lengthy project~
Is the primary reason why electrostats measure poorly because they're dipole? If so what about JansZen's e-stats? They're enclosed in a backbox w/ glass fill in them supposedly. They're also working on a headphone now. I've always wondered what directivity of an e-stat is supposed to look like...
This is honestly what I was thinking as well... If a company is willing to act like this they're not going to last long.... Leadership will be questioned...
Does the cardioid design improve imaging, it does look like directivity is pretty concentrated. Also wondering but why does it look like it dies off pre-maturely after 12k?